In this cyberpunk era, why are you still playing the traditional villain?

"Young Master, everything is taken care of."

Having dealt with all the hackers, Su Lin led her team back to Gu Yi's residence. "The intruders have all been brought to justice, and their equipment and brain-computer interface chips have been recovered."

"well done."

Xu Shi nodded slightly. "Did you find anything?"

"When I came back, I took a quick look and I can confirm that they are from 'Spark'."

Su Lin replied, "The rest still needs further decoding."

Considering that Xu Shi might not know, she added, "'Spark' is a newly established gang in Sin City, roughly the same size as the previous 'Long Knife Gang' and 'Disge'..."

"Okay, got it."

Although he already knew all about these things, Xu Shi still nodded in agreement, "Take care of these matters, and report to me immediately if anything happens."

"Yes."

Su Lin responded and turned to look at Gu Yi beside her, "What about her? What should we do with her?"

To be honest, at this moment, Miss Black Rabbit's situation seems to be a bit bad.

He slumped into the chair like a lump of mud, panting heavily, his hair disheveled, his eyes... not defiant, but rolling back in his head, tears streaming down his face.

The "red ant" was still hanging around her neck, and the countdown dramatically stopped at 00:01.

I don’t know if this is someone’s twisted sense of humor… but this kind of life-or-death speed was definitely too thrilling for Gu Yi.

"She..."

After a moment's thought, Xu Shi said, "Take him back to the company and let him work to pay off his debts."

"……Hello!"

Upon hearing this, Gu Yi sat up abruptly. "Didn't we agree that once I finished doing all this for you, I wouldn't pursue the rest?!"

"That's right, that's exactly what I was thinking just now."

Xu Shi bent down and explained, feigning apology, "But I've estimated that your actions have caused 'Snake Ring' a loss of nearly ten million credits... I can't make that decision on such a large amount, otherwise the board of directors will come after me."

Let's try to understand each other. If someone came to your house to steal something, you wouldn't let them get away with it so easily, right?

I understand your mom!

Gu Yi was no longer calm; how could there be so many!

The ransom money I've extorted over the years doesn't even amount to one-tenth of what I've earned in total!

This is a complete scam!

That's such a jerk! I knew he was up to no good!

But Xu Shi's next words were like a bucket of cold water, extinguishing all her arrogance.

"You've been exposed now. Think about how many people outside want you dead."

The Inspection Bureau, the company you have a grudge against... oh, and now there's "Spark" too, since those people's deaths are also related to you.

So, it's up to you whether you come with us or get sold to the Sixth District as a sex doll.

...Who do you think caused your identity to be exposed?!

Gu Yi gritted her teeth in anger, but with her weakness in his hands, she had no right to refuse.

As Xu Shi said, even the slightest hint from "Snake Ring" would be a catastrophe for him.

Thinking about it this way, perhaps from the moment the other party broke down the door, she was left with no choice but to be led by the nose...

"That's right."

Seeing her resignedly agree, Xu Shi patted her face with relief, "I'm probably the only kind person who would give you a chance to turn over a new leaf... Miss Gu, you should cherish this opportunity."

"...Get out of here!"

Despite resigning herself to her fate, Gu Yi finally couldn't take it anymore after being pulled around like this time and time again. She bared her teeth and lunged at him, yelling, "You...you ...

Such resistance was naturally futile. The next second, the combat team members behind her ruthlessly pinned her to the ground.

"Take him away quickly."

Xu Shi picked at his ear with his little finger. "Oh, and remember to gag yourself."

-

Miss Black Rabbit was transported away in a snakeskin bag.

The combat team set off first, but Xu Shi and Su Lin were not in a hurry to go back.

"...Young Master, you never intended to let her go in the first place, did you?"

Beside the bulletproof car, Su Lin suddenly asked.

"of course."

Xu Shi did not deny it.

That's the female lead, and not just a pretty face... In fact, the female leads in the original work are basically all good-looking and capable.

What to do?

Are we just going to let them become the protagonist's assistants?

I'll just have to put in the effort and turn them into my own dogs.jpg

Su Lin did not question his decision.

She had witnessed Gu Yi's abilities firsthand, and if it were her, she would have tried every means to recruit her as well.

However, she couldn't help but ask, "Speaking of which, how did you know that Miss Gu was hiding here, young master?"

The criminal wanted by the investigation bureau for four years without success should not have been found so easily by him.

"...You will handle her onboarding personally."

That was an unanswerable question, so Xu Shi could only gaze up at the bronze sky above and silently change the subject, "Remember to change her clothes; her current outfit is really damaging to the company's image... Also, I suspect she's also an 'Upgraded One,' so don't forget to give her a test."

It's not an estimate, it's a certainty.

In the "City of Night Sin," there is no sun, moon, or clouds; the sky is perpetually shrouded in a gloomy haze called "Rust Fog."

The origin of this pollution-like source is still unclear, but under its influence, many people have gained extraordinary abilities.

The main characters in the original work are almost all "ascended beings" with superpowers.

"...Yes, please rest assured."

Su Lin paused for a moment, and since Xu Shi didn't want to talk about it, she wisely refrained from asking any further questions.

But she was certain that the young master was definitely not as...incompetent as he had seemed before.

After all, his actions today have greatly overturned my impression of him.

"So, what's next?"

This prompted her to blurt out, "It's just past six o'clock, should I take you to a nightclub?"

"Pull it down."

Xu Shi leaned against the car door and yawned lazily. "I'm so tired, I'm going home to sleep."

"it is good."

This answer clearly pleased Miss Su Lin, who smiled, a rare occurrence for her.

"Oh, right, young master..."

"Ok?"

Happy birthday!

"……Thanks."

Xu Shi smiled back, leaned closer to wipe the bloodstains from her face, and whispered teasingly, "Your stockings are torn, don't forget to change them."

"Hey?"

Su Lin was startled, looked down, and blushed instantly.

...I retract my previous statement!

That awful attitude hasn't changed at all!

same moment.

The Seventh District of Sin City, the "Night of the Night" bar.

"Old Shen, Operation Snake-luring was a success. The list has been sent to you."

A hooded man sat in a corner of the bar, reporting the situation in a low voice.

"Great!"

A hearty laugh came from the other end of the earpiece. "And what about Mr. Zhou's team?"

"The people from 'Snake Ring' discovered them too quickly; they couldn't escape."

"Is this so..."

There was silence on the other end of the earpiece. When the voice spoke again, the joy had turned into regret. "Their blood will not be shed in vain. One day, the conglomerate will pay the price for their atrocities."

The hooded man sighed, "So, what's next..."

"The operation will proceed as planned. Personnel will be deployed according to the list. Also, let Chen Fang make contact with Miss Xia."

I've already contacted her, and I'm sure she can help us.

Oh, and just to be on the safe side, remember to have her double-check the authenticity of the list.

"Okay, I see."

The hooded man responded, disconnected the call, tilted his head back, finished the beer on the table, and got up to leave the bar.

(End of this chapter)

Chapter 5 What kind of villain-exclusive superpower is this?! (Annoyed)